The Graduate of the Department of Nursing will be a competent, knowledgeable practitioner of nursing, who is confident in working from an evidence base in a multi disciplinary environment. He/She will be a good communicator who is research aware and demonstrates professional leadership for the 21st century.

This programme has been designed to comply with the relevant professional requirements leading to nursing registration, as required by the relevant legislation. Additionally the programme complies with the EU Directives for nursing. In addition it has taken note of relevant healthcare policy, including the National Health Plan.